2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class · 8,760 MOT tests
2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliability
2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Classs fail 16.6% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 V-Class years (8,760 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz V-Classs: 17%)
- 16.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz V-Classs: 17%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 87,672
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,760
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 5.8% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Suspension5.8%
- Brakes3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.2%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.99%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.88%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.29%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.24%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.1%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.56%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.12%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.86%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz V-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class reliable?
2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Classs fail 16.6% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 V-Class years (8,760 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.2% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.99% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class shows 87,672 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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